Articles by Date : December 01 2009 - December 31 2009

Hospitality quiz 2009 - Question Time
Think you've paid attention these past 12 months? Think you're up to speed with what's been happening in the world of hospitality? Think again. Tom.... more
(28 December 2009 00:00)

News review of year - survival of the fittest
The industry can look back on 2009 with relief that predictions of widespread carnage had been exaggerated. Many businesses have proved resourceful.... more
(23 December 2009 12:24)

London and Edinburgh hotels report strong occupancy levels
Hoteliers should ‘take heart’ from strong occupancy levels recorded in London and Edinburgh, as the rest of the UK experienced difficult trading in.... more
(22 December 2009 13:30)

Compass wins hospital deals worth £50m
Contract caterer Compass has won a double deal to operate branded retail outlets at two new-build hospitals, in a deal worth nearly £50m. The company.... more
(22 December 2009 12:30)

Deadline for Shine Award nominations nears
The deadline for nominations to the Shine Awards 2010 is fast approaching and are set to close on 3 January. The awards, which are supported by.... more
(22 December 2009 11:30)

Liverpool restaurateurs Gary and Colin Manning to open deli
Liverpool restaurateurs Gary and Colin Manning are to expand their Quarter restaurant in the city by adding a deli next year. The Quarter Kitchen,.... more
(22 December 2009 10:42)

Red Carnation Hotels’ scoops another top award
The British Association of Hospitality Accountants ‘Hospitality Accountant of the Year 2009’ was named as Red Carnation Hotels’ group financial.... more
(21 December 2009 12:21)

Video: Highlights from the Hotelier of the Year panel debate
In November, the Hotlier of the Year 2009, sponsored by the Casna Group, was picked up by the managing director of Red Carnation Hotels, Jonathan.... more
(21 December 2009 12:12)

Michelin-starred Benares set to re-open next month
Celebrity chef Atul Kochhar is to reopen his Michelin-starred restaurant Benares next month after he was forced to close it following a fire earlier.... more
(21 December 2009 11:12)

Nominations for the 2010 Cateys
They say that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. This year has been as challenging as any in living memory for UK hospitality, requiring.... more
(18 December 2009 15:00)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Story of the week: Italian restaurant chain Strada became the big winner in this year's Caterersearch.com Web Awards, picking up the title of Website.... more
(18 December 2009 15:00)

DVD libraries in hotels and B&Bs
Many hotels now offer a DVD library of films for guests to watch in the privacy of their room, but if you provide this service you must comply with.... more
(18 December 2009 14:41)

Charles Morgan - My Life in Hospitality
Charles Morgan is group operations director at AB Hotels. more
(18 December 2009 14:38)

Daniel Galmiche - A Minute on the Clock
Daniel Galmiche is the new executive chef at The Vineyard at Stockcross in Berkshire, who prepared lunch for the industry's greats at Caterer's.... more
(18 December 2009 14:32)

Earl Grey MarTEAni - Cocktail of the Month
The Earl Grey MarTEAni is available exclusively at the Martini Library at HUNter 486 in The Arch hotel, London W1. more
(18 December 2009 13:58)

Plastic peril - identity theft
Identity theft has become a serious problem for businesses that accept debit and credit card payments - making it even more important for hospitality.... more
(18 December 2009 13:58)

Robbie Bargh - My worst job
Robbie Bargh is the founder of the Gorgeous Group. more
(18 December 2009 13:58)

Why we must go back to basics in 2010
For this week's cover feature, Festive Seasoning, we invited industry movers and shakers to describe their favourite part of 2009. "Seeing the end.... more
(18 December 2009 13:57)

Infozone - the briefing:18/12/09
Topics covered in our weekly briefing include:New Year's Eve VAT hangover could cost businesses dearly; and free customer service and marketing.... more
(18 December 2009 13:57)

Compass’ ESS division wins deal with Dutch oil and gas company
ESS Support Services Worldwide, the offshore and remote business sector of Compass Group, has been awarded a new contract in the Netherlands with.... more
(18 December 2009 13:30)

Zetter hotel confirms opening of new Bruno Loubet restaurant
The Zetter hotel in east London has confirmed that former Michelin-starred chef Bruno Loubet is set to open a restaurant within the property. The.... more
(18 December 2009 12:30)

Kenco set to commit to Rainforest Alliance Certified beans
Kenco has announced that all its freeze-dried coffee will be sourced from beans grown on Rainforest Alliance Certified farms from January 2010, ahead.... more
(18 December 2009 12:29)

Lavazza opens its first Espression café in UK
Italian coffee specialist Lavazza has opened its first UK Espression café -with food created by Ferran Adrià - in Belfast City Airport. more
(18 December 2009 12:23)

Brakes soufflé scoops gold in Caterer food and drink awards
The seventh annual Caterer and Hotelkeeper Excellence in Food & Drink Awards honoured the cream of the crop in food and drink products at London's.... more
(18 December 2009 12:18)

Lindley Group wins contract with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
The Lindley Group has scored another Scottish football contract win, to provide catering services for Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC fans. The.... more
(18 December 2009 11:32)

Four hampers on offer from Bisto Bouillon
To celebrate its Bring Flavour to Life campaign, Bisto Bouillon is giving away a Bisto Bouillon hamper to four Buy It! readers to help beef up winter.... more
(18 December 2009 10:41)

£200 Glo Ray Food Warmer up for grabs from Heinz
As part of its campaign to make menus more lucrative through the use of back-of-house sauces, Heinz Foodservice has a Glo Ray Food Warmer worth £200.... more
(18 December 2009 10:39)

£150-worth of frozen foods giveaway by Country Range
Following the expansion of its range of frozen foods, Country Range is offering one Buy It! reader £150-worth of the new products delivered to the.... more
(18 December 2009 10:36)

Raymond Blanc names the winners of ‘The Restaurant’
Raymond Blanc has named JJ Goodman and James Hopkins as the winning couple in the third series of The Restaurant. The duo, who ran the Summer House.... more
(18 December 2009 10:32)

Win ice rink tickets to celebrate new ice-maker from DC Catering
To mark the launch of its compact DC 20-4A spray system ice-maker, DC Catering has two pairs of tickets to give away for London's Somerset House ice.... more
(18 December 2009 10:20)

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London names new conference director
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London has made David Gibbons its new conference and banqueting director. more
(18 December 2009 08:04)

Peter Llewellyn becomes hotel manager at Rockliffe Hall
Peter Llewellyn has been appointed hotel manager at Rockliffe Hall, the newly-opened luxury golf, hotel and spa resort in Darlington, County Durham. more
(18 December 2009 07:05)

Damian Clisby becomes executive chef for Cotswold House hotel and Noel Arms
Damian Clisby has taken up the role of executive chef at the Cotswold House hotel and its sister property, the Noel Arms, in Chipping Campden,.... more
(18 December 2009 07:03)

Hilton Manchester Deansgate recruits Marc Whitley as restaurant manager
Marc Whitley, who won a Hotel Catey for Best Hotel Restaurant Manager UK 2009, has joined the Hilton Manchester Deansgate to manage its Podium.... more
(18 December 2009 07:02)

Doyle Collection announces two London appointments
The Doyle Collection has also announced two new appointments for its London properties. more
(18 December 2009 07:01)

Making social media work for your business
Danny Pecorelli, managing director of Exclusive Hotels and Master Innholder (Twitter name: @FoodHero) has been experimenting with the different forms.... more
(18 December 2009 07:00)

Adamo Hotel Group restructures boutique management team
Scottish hotel firm Adamo Hotel Group has restructured its boutique management team. more
(18 December 2009 07:00)

Expressions of interest to tender for development of personal care assessment tool
The Department of Health wish to commission the development of a tool to assess people who are eligible for free personal care. The consultation on.... more
(18 December 2009 00:00)

Menuwatch - La Chapelle
The Galvin brothers have just launched their third restaurant, in London's Spitalfields. Joanna Wood sees if it lives up to the reputation of its.... more
(17 December 2009 17:37)

Malmaison owner MWB seek to raise £27.5 million in shares
Richard Balfour-Lynn’s hotel group, MWB, is hoping to raise £27.5m through a new share issue in a bid to remedy financial damage done by the.... more
(17 December 2009 16:12)

Punch shareholders vote down ‘excessive’ directors’ pay package
Shareholders in recession-hit pub landlord Punch Taverns have voted down the latest remuneration package for the company’s directors, at the group’s.... more
(17 December 2009 15:54)

Design tips from 3663
Our five businesses are still gearing up for Christmas and reflecting upon the design decisions they have made since starting their respective.... more
(17 December 2009 15:44)

Design tips from First Choice Coffee
The design and look of a property plays a crucial role in the overall customer experience and it's that experience that keeps the customer loyal and.... more
(17 December 2009 15:44)

Design tips from Beacon Purchasing
Beacon Purchasing has always put the needs of our 2,000 members first, listening to the market and ensuring that the suppliers we put forward have.... more
(17 December 2009 15:42)

December update: The Wild Wood - design
When Dominic originally bought Wild Wood, the property was decorated in vibrant yellows and lime greens throughout, having previously been a.... more
(17 December 2009 15:36)

December update: The Taverners - design
"We wanted a warm, atmospheric, inviting pub that showed history - an old traditional look with stone, wood beams and fireplaces." Luckily for.... more
(17 December 2009 15:09)

December update:- The Mulberry Tree - design
The Mulberry Tree in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, is housed in a new-build property set on the site of a former pub. Proprietor Karen Williams bought.... more
(17 December 2009 15:04)

Les Routiers 2009 winners revealed
Travel guide Les Routiers has announced the winners of its 2009 UK hospitality awards. The guide has recognised eight independently-owned hospitality.... more
(17 December 2009 14:57)

December update: The Royal Sportsman - design
The Royal Sportsman has changed beyond all recognition since Louis Naudi bought the 28-bedroom hotel in 1998. more
(17 December 2009 14:39)

December update - The Tudor Farmhouse - design
A family-run property, much of the Tudor Farmhouse's design concept comes from visits to other establishments. more
(17 December 2009 14:27)